We all love to travel, and for many of us, helping those in need gives us an even better feeling. The easiest way to get the best of both worlds is to combine the two! Volunteering abroad is a great option for any travel-addicted humanitarian, and there are many ways to do so. You can help educate others by teaching English as a second language, improving children’s opportunities by building schools, providing food and water to communities, assisting in farming and agricultural sectors and taking part in educating communities on vital health issues as well as education and politics.

International travel is tricky at the best of times; however, to make sure everything transitions smoothly, gather all of your required travel documentation such as your passport, vaccination forms, birth certificate, driver’s license, etc. If you don’t have a passport, be sure to contact your local passport location as soon as possible.

Next, begin brainstorming what you want to do while volunteering. Do you want to work with people? Do you want to work in a hospital? Would you rather be in a small town? Are you interested in construction? Determine where your strengths and skills are. Assess how this could apply to a volunteer position.